Training Specialist – Operational Excellence

CACI•Reston, VA

23h

About The Position

Join CACI's Operational Excellence (OpEx) team to develop program management talent and improve organizational performance. The Training Specialist designs, develops, and delivers practical training programs and leads the creation and administration of the Program Management Development Pathway. This structured learning and development program builds foundational skills, strengthens proficiency, and prepares employees for increasing program management responsibility. The role may be based in Reston, Virginia, or Norfolk, Virginia; candidates may also be considered at other CACI facilities in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia. Travel is required up to 25% within the continental United States. The proposed national salary range is $82,100–$172,400, with final compensation depending on factors including location, experience, skills, education, and certifications.

Requirements

At least eight years of experience developing and delivering professional training.
Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, business, management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Working knowledge of program management concepts, including scope, cost, schedule, risk, and performance management.
Ability to translate complex concepts into clear, practical training materials.
Strong writing, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage audiences with varying levels of experience.
Experience applying adult learning principles and instructional design methods.
Ability to collaborate with subject matter experts and independently manage multiple training projects.
Proficiency with presentation tools, virtual learning platforms, and learning management systems.

Responsibilities

Design, write, and deliver instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced training on program management concepts, tools, processes, and enterprise standards.
Develop and implement the Program Management Development Pathway, including learning levels, role-based curricula, course sequences, practical exercises, and proficiency assessments.
Partner with OpEx leaders, program managers, and subject matter experts to identify training needs and develop accurate, relevant content.
Create training materials, facilitator guides, participant resources, job aids, case studies, and knowledge assessments.
Develop training on program planning, cost and schedule management, risk and opportunity management, performance measurement, change management, and customer engagement.
Use real-world program scenarios and lessons learned to help participants apply concepts to their work.
Establish learning objectives and completion criteria, and track participant progress through the development pathway.
Evaluate training effectiveness using participant feedback, assessments, and evidence of on-the-job application.
Maintain and update training content as enterprise processes, tools, and program needs evolve.
Coordinate training schedules, communications, enrollment, and completion records.